Prime Minister Narendra Modi, ahead of the inauguration of the India AI Impact Expo 2026 in New Delhi, emphasised the theme of the event, Sarvajana Hitaya, Sarvajana Sukhaya (welfare for all, happiness for all). He underscored India's position at the forefront of the artificial intelligence transformation, stating that the country’s advancements in AI reflect both ambition and responsibility.
In a post on 'X,' Modi wrote, "The theme of the Summit is Sarvajana Hitaya, Sarvajana Sukhaya or welfare for all, happiness for all, reflecting our shared commitment to harnessing Artificial Intelligence for human-centric progress."
The Prime Minister welcomed global leaders, industry pioneers, innovators, policymakers, researchers, and technology enthusiasts to the Summit. "Bringing the world together to discuss AI! Starting today, India hosts the AI Impact Summit at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi," he said, highlighting the event's focus on collaboration and innovation.
Modi emphasised that AI is transforming sectors such as healthcare, education, agriculture, governance, and business. "The AI Impact Summit will enrich global discourse on diverse aspects of AI, such as innovation, collaboration, responsible use and more. I am confident that the outcomes of the Summit will help shape a future that is progressive, innovative and opportunity-driven," he added.
India's strides in AI, Modi stated, are a testament to its leadership in the field. "From digital public infrastructure to a vibrant StartUp ecosystem and cutting-edge research, our strides in AI reflect both ambition and responsibility," he said.
The Expo, scheduled from February 16 to 20, will serve as a national platform to showcase AI in action, where policy meets practice, innovation scales, and technology impacts the daily lives of citizens.
It will feature 13 international pavilions, reflecting global cooperation in the AI ecosystem, with participating countries including Australia, Japan, Russia, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Serbia, Estonia, Tajikistan, and several African nations.